Dexter, sitting in the front passenger seat, overheard Hayden's question. Immediately, he checked the license plate number and made a call to look it up. After a moment, he replied, "Mr. Hamilton, that car belongs to Bruce Spencer, the lead actor of the drama series.""Bruce Spencer?" Hayden's eyes narrowed and his brows furrowed at the mention of the name. "How does Wyneth know Bruce?"Dexter scratched his head, suggesting, "Maybe they met on the set?"'No, no. They just started shooting today. How would Wyneth know Bruce from the set? And even if they met, she wouldn't just hop into his car. We're nearly at the hotel. She got out here, probably to avoid being seen. She doesn't want folks knowing she's linked to Bruce,' Hayden thought.Initially, Dexter had thought the car was just sent to pick Wyneth up. And Hayden, watching her moving away through the window, instructed softly, "Follow slowly." Dexter understood; night had fallen and the streets were nearly empty. It was not saf
Emma walked over and instinctively positioned herself next to Hayden. After all, they were both from StarCrest Entertainment. Upon seeing Bruce, she extended her hand to him. "Hello, Mr. Spencer."Bruce glanced at Emma's outstretched hand and then at her standing next to Hayden. He arched an eyebrow. Then, he said, "Ms. Winthrop and Mr. Hamilton make a nice pair."Emma stood there, astonished. She could not believe those words had just come from the usually cool and detached Bruce. 'Did I... mishear him?' In her surprise, she did not even notice that Bruce did not shake her hand. She awkwardly withdrew her hand, fiddled with her long hair, gave a nervous smile, and snuck a glance at Hayden.Hayden scoffed, "You sure have a way with words, Mr. Spencer. But unfortunately, I'm already married. Perhaps you should think twice next time."Bruce's smile faltered at this.'Married? Could the information I received be wrong? But even if Wyneth is really stubborn, she wouldn't lie about thi
Hayden's eyes were dark as night. He stared at Bruce, who was standing before him, his gaze almost chillingly cold."It seems you're not planning on going in just yet, so I'll go ahead." With that, Bruce promptly left with his crew.Before leaving, Gordon kept saying sorry to Hayden, then rushed to catch up with Bruce. When they were finally alone, Gordon blurted out, "Why did you provoke him? What was that conversation about? Don't you know this show is a project from his company?"Bruce just smirked slightly. "I know."As Gordon started to speak again, he suddenly realized something: the car trailing slowly behind them, their conversation, the lipstick, and that look in Hayden's eyes. Gordon's eyes widened as he stared at Bruce, shocked. "Did-Did he and your sister—"Bruce immediately scrunched up his brows and cut him off, "Don't go making assumptions."Gordon quickly covered his mouth, suddenly remembering they were surrounded by people. But he soon composed himself and retor
"They sure make a good-looking couple.""No, no, I saw them outside earlier. They didn't arrive together. Mr. Hamilton and Bruce were talking first, then Emma got out of the car."Everyone knew that the show was a project by StarCrest Entertainment, so it was not strange for the lead actors to be mingling with Hayden.Seeing Hayden and Emma together did not bother Wyneth. She was fiddling with her glass, staring at the light pink liquid inside. She did not know who had poured the drink. She was not good at handling her drinks and did not want to drink on this occasion. She was eating snacks and looking at the time. In half an hour, she was expecting a call from Yoyo, and then she could leave. A crew member came over while she was thinking."Wyneth, right?"Wyneth looked up."The producer, Mr. Dylan Archer, wants you to meet someone."Taken aback, Wyneth had to take a moment to process. 'Meet someone?'Those at Wyneth's table exchanged awkward glances. After noting her striking
After Dylan finished speaking, he nudged the frozen Wyneth. This caused Wyneth to stagger toward Hayden, who she had been standing next to. Wyneth fell right into Hayden's arms. Bruce, sitting across the table, jumped up from his chair. But Gordon, who was sitting next to Bruce, held him down firmly."Stay calm," Gordon urged.Although Bruce and Gordon were making a scene, all eyes were on Wyneth and Hayden.Hayden was not just famous in the entertainment world. He was also a tough and distant figure. Many actresses wanted to befriend him, but none ever dared because of a past event.There was a new actress who once tried to get close to Hayden while pouring him a drink. After that, she disappeared from the entertainment scene. It was not that she was banned; no one dared to offer her any roles. Her agent quickly ended her contract, implying that she had connected with someone influential and did not need to worry about work anymore. Hayden did not even need to intervene; people kn
"What's your deal? You were supposed to pour Mr. Hamilton a drink, not hang all over him!" Dylan's voice echoed so everyone could hear. "What's with you newbies? Can't you behave? Do you really think Mr. Hamilton is someone you can just be buddies with? Think about who you are!" After saying this, Dylan strolled over to Hayden with a fake smile. "Mr. Hamilton, the new girl doesn't know any better. Sorry for the trouble she caused."Finally pushing past Gordon, Bruce swiftly moved forward. But when he heard Hayden's cool voice say, "She doesn't know any better? Didn't you push her?", he froze, shooting Hayden a narrowed look.Dylan was taken aback by this response. "Um... M-Mr. Hamilton..."Hayden shot him a sharp look. "What? Got something to say?" His icy stare made Dylan feel really scared."M-Mr. Hamilton..." Dylan thought, 'How could I disagree with what he says? Even if I'm ten times braver, I wouldn't dare.'Hayden picked up his drink, smoothly bringing it to his lips. "Say
When Hayden spoke up, everyone thought he really did the right thing. It was Dylan's fault, after all; Wyneth, a supporting actress, did not throw herself at him. It was commendable that he could see the truth and not get mad at the wrong person.Hayden glanced at Bruce, furrowing his brows. 'This guy...'Just as he thought that, Bruce looked at Wyneth, smiling as he quietly asked, "You okay?"Surprised, Wyneth nodded her head. "I'm okay, thanks for your concern.""No need to be so polite." Bruce finished, then gave Dylan a cool look. "Isn't tonight a dinner party? What's all this, Dylan?"Dylan was startled. 'Why is Bruce standing up for this girl? What's going on?' But as someone who had been in this business for a while, he soon figured it out. He felt like crying but could not, and he apologized to Wyneth over and over before saying sorry to everyone for the disruption.Seeing the mood calming down, Kevin stepped in to mediate. After all, they still had a show to shoot; they
Hayden looked at the drink Emma poured. Even though it was not as strong as vodka, the drink was still really strong. Hayden had seen Wyneth drunk two times before. Right now, he really wanted to keep her safe. He did not want anyone else to see her in that state. Just as he was about to say no, he heard another voice."Kevin, you're messing up again." Bruce gave Hayden a lazy smile. "A cool guy like Mr. Hamilton wouldn't make an innocent girl who got tangled up in this situation give him a toast, would he?"Kevin was surprised. 'Why is Bruce always taking this girl's side? What's going on?' He tried to figure it out, but looking at Hayden's serious look, he could not guess what Hayden was thinking.The mood at the table grew tense again. The secondary male and female leads, along with other key crew members, were there. The secondary female lead, Serena, had met Wyneth in the elevator. Because Dylan called Wyneth over, Serena knew something was wrong and watched closely. She did no
"I heard," Hayden sighed, thinking she might tell him not to touch her."What do you think?" Wyneth asked."Me?" A small smile formed on Hayden's lips as he gently kissed her. "It's whatever you want."Wyneth's eyes sparkled. "So, you'll listen to me?"Hayden hesitated. "Except...""What?" Wyneth's tone shifted to annoyance. "You aren't backing out, right? You just said it's up to me.""It's not that I'm backing out," Hayden said, "I just have one condition. I'll listen to you any other time, but there's one thing I can't do.""What thing?" Wyneth asked.Hayden leaned in and whispered in her ear. Wyneth's face turned a shade of pink, and she pushed him away, gasping."You're such a creep!" she exclaimed.Hayden took her wrist, drawing her close and kissed her earlobe. "What's the matter? Isn't this okay for us? Don't you think so?" As he kissed her, he began to unbutton her collar. His voice was low and smooth. "Just listen to me this one time. For everything else, whatever y
On the ride home from the hotel, tears rolled down Wyneth's cheeks nonstop. This time, though, she was not alone by the car window. She was nestled in Hayden's arms. He wiped away each tear, comforting her all the way."Don't cry. It's just a mix-up, okay? He said he's fine and will be around for a long time," Hayden whispered.Despite his soothing words, Wyneth's tears did not cease. Seeing this, Hayden, filled with concern, gently asked, "Is this not what you wanted?"Confused, Wyneth looked up. "What are you talking about? I'm beyond happy he's alive."Hayden smiled, gently wiping her eyes. "Then why are you still crying?""I'm crying because..." Wyneth bit her lower lip, with Hector's words echoing in her mind.She had always been upset, believing her father had not wanted her years ago. But just as she was about to leave, Cindy pulled her aside. "Wyneth," her mother said gently, "your dad did want you. When I divorced him, I had just one demand.""What was it?""I wanted o
Everyone was silent. Just before entering the private dining room, Wyneth blurted out, "Is he really dying?" Hearing this, Andrew's steps halted. Before he could answer, she added, "How long does he have? Why didn't anyone say anything before?"Andrew sighed and turned around. "Is that why you're here?" Wyneth pursed her lips. A wave of uncertainty washed over Andrew. 'This mom and daughter,' he thought, 'they're here because they got it all wrong. Mom is acting differently toward Dad, too. She was all tough before, but now she's gone soft, probably thinks Dad is dying. And Dad? He's just laughing, like he's having a good time with all this mess.' Andrew hesitated, then said, "Let's talk inside." He chose to hold his words for now.Hayden and Wyneth walked into the private dining room. Cindy was passing dishes to Hector. As they entered, every pair of eyes turned their way. A divorced couple and six sons stared at Hayden. Used to the predictable world of leadership, Hayden now ventur
In the end, Wyneth decided to stay. She could see the honesty in Matilda's words and knew she was sincere. Recognizing Matilda as not her birth mother made Wyneth realize she should not hold her to the same expectations. With acceptance, she focused on building her future with Hayden, freeing herself from doubts and reservations.With Wyneth's decision to stay, Matilda's heart swelled with joy and immense honor. Realizing Wyneth's sincere intentions, not merely chasing the Hamilton family's wealth, transformed their relationship. Matilda's newfound warmth toward her was evident. Gifts, once withheld, now freely flowed into Wyneth's room. At auctions, Matilda eagerly bid on items for Wyneth. During jewelry store visits, Matilda generously bought her gifts, swiping her credit card without hesitation, and welcoming her nearly as a daughter.Wyneth received a call from her mother. Even after so many years, her mom, Cindy, was still bossy. "Your father isn't doing well. You should come to
Just at that moment, a knock sounded from outside."Sir, your mother is back," someone said.Hayden could feel the person in his arms stiffen, her body tensed. "Don't worry, I'm right here," he reassured her softly."Your mother heard that Ms. Walford is here. She wants to see her," the voice from outside continued.'Meet me?' Wyneth bit her lower lip lightly. 'Why does she want to see me? To insult me again?'"She hasn't eaten yet. She can meet her after eating," Hayden said, gently turning down the request for Wyneth. Outside, everything fell silent."Won't this offend your mom?" Wyneth's voice filled with concern as she asked.Hayden looked at Wyneth, pausing for a moment before speaking. "I know she's been mean to you," he said. Wyneth's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm sorry." He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. "You've been treated unfairly." Seeing her blink, he added, "Let's eat first. After that, I'll go with you."Wyneth was a bit nervous, but not as anxious a
Hector was speechless as Cindy mistakenly thought he was ill. Seeing her worried face, he felt the misunderstanding might not be so terrible. He shared a look with Andrew. His eldest son caught on immediately, giving a subtle head shake. Understanding the signal not to mislead Cindy any further, Hector hesitated before gently asking, "Can I see her? Even just a glance?" It had been many years since he last saw his daughter up close, and she had not called him "Dad" in all that time.Cindy, lost in thought, stared at Hector before finally nodding as if admitting defeat. "Fine, I'll call her."Later, Wyneth fell asleep. Upon waking, she found herself on the large bed in Hayden's bedroom. She saw Hayden sitting at the sofa, busy with a computer.Hearing her movement, Hayden immediately got up and walked toward her. "Awake? Thirsty or hungry? Want something to eat first?"Having slept through lunch, Wyneth was hungry, so she nodded. "Sure."After Hayden left to give some instructions,
'He shifts moods so fast,' Wyneth thought as she stared at her unattended ringing phone.Observing her delay, Hayden asked, "What's going on?"In his mind, a thought flickered, 'She seems reluctant to take the call. Perhaps there's tension with her eldest brother?'"He's calling now; must be about him," Wyneth whispered."About your dad?"They had decided to be together, and Wyneth did not hide anything from him. "Yeah, my dad."Hayden did not utter a single word."I don't like him," Wyneth softly said, staring at her ringing phone. "Answer it for me and say I'm asleep," she whispered to Hayden as she cozied up to him. Without a word, Hayden picked up the phone and conveyed the message before ending the call.After ending the call, a curious Hector asked, "Well? Where is she?"Understanding the situation, Andrew said, "She didn't answer the phone; she's asleep."Despite hearing the words, Hector felt something was off. He sighed, "She really doesn't like me.""Don't worry, D
"Trouble recognizing faces? What do you mean?" Hector Spencer asked.Andrew sighed. "Dad, he's Wyneth's ex-husband."Hector's eyes widened in surprise. "He is? No wonder I didn't recognize him. I must've barely seen him before.""Is that what's bothering you?" Andrew asked."What else would it be?" Hector replied, still taken aback.Andrew sighed. His dad, Hector, was good at many things and never stayed mad at people. But there was one funny thing about him: he could never remember faces of people outside their family. "You don't mind?" Andrew asked.Smiling, Hector replied, "Mind what? She's told everyone, so she must be ready. I've never been the dad she favored. If I object now, won't she dislike me even more?"Andrew was left speechless by this. He had not expected Hector to have no objections. "Seems like someone doesn't need your approval."Changing the topic, Hector asked, "What about your mom? Is she back?" He had been living alone for many years.Andrew exhaled. "I t
Everyone rushed to check out Wyneth's Facebook and, sure enough, they saw her admitting to the relationship, along with a freshly taken selfie.At first, Wyneth only wanted to write a post. But after Hayden tasted the joy of going public with their relationship, he suggested taking a wefie for the official announcement. Feeling his excitement, Wyneth agreed. They posted the wefie on Facebook, captioned "Officially Together". Yet, Hayden was not done. He captured another photo, this time holding her hand, eager to share their love with the world.Since Hayden was not a celebrity or idol, he had no fan feelings to fret over. Eager to declare his love, he did not hold back. His photo captured his sharp features and dark, gem-like eyes that shone under the camera lights. The image showcased his palm holding Wyneth's fair, slender hand. Their contrasting hands highlighted his affection, radiating warmly from the photo.After the photo came out, everyone was shocked. This included fans, p